FIRST LOOK Prodigies

A new romantic comedy starring Will Sharpe and Ayo Edebiri.

Apple TV has released a first look at its new seven-part romantic comedy, Prodigies, from Will Sharpe, in which he stars alongside Ayo Edebiri, ahead of its launch on Wednesday 10th February.

It follows Didi and Ren, two former child prodigies now in their 30s, as they reexamine the relationship they’ve been in since they were nine.

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From London to Tokyo by way of Virginia, this unconventional take on a romantic comedy explores ideas of potential, ambition and the universal complexities of long-term relationships.

As they begin to question whether their very ordinary existence is living up to the extraordinary promise of their childhood, they find themselves in a new and terrifying kind of chaos.

The ensemble cast includes John Malkovich, Tobias Menzies, Yumi Asō, Maria Bakalova, Sophia Di Martino, Rina Sawayama, Reece Shearsmith, Dame Meera Syal and Andrene Ward-Hammond.

Made by SISTER Pictures, Prodigies is written, created, directed and executive produced by Will Sharpe for Fukuda Films alongside Ayo Edebiri, who executive produces alongside Naomi De Pear, Katie Carpenter and Jane Featherstone for SISTER Pictures.

Prodigies launches Wednesday 10th February on Apple TV